35. Ketupat
Weaving a little basket of goodness.
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It would be a crime against the dumpling gods to leave this fancy little package off a list of Malaysia's top foods.
More of a side than a main dish, ketupat comes in several varieties. Basically, it involves weaving a pouch made of palm leaves around a handful of rice. The rice expands and compresses, resulting in a neat little bundle you can dip in your curry or rendang.